Superintendent of Cars - Silvis & Blue Island

Superintendent Of Cars

Department: Car Mechanical

Location: Silvis, IL & Blue Island, IL

Salary Range - Exempt: Full-Time | $95,000 - $110,000 Annually

Basic Function: The Superintendent of Cars is responsible for directing and coordinating employees in the inspections and maintenance of cars in a safe, efficient and economical manner.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To:

Asst. Chief Mechanical Officer

Chief Mechanical Officer

Supervises:

Composite Mechanic - Carmen

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership to all Mechanical Department activities.

2. Supervises Mechanical employees in the safe and successful performance of their duties.

3. Ensures compliance by leading employees and provides training to direct reports within Federal regulations such as the FRA, AAR and Company policies and procedures.

4. Emergency response management including derailment clean-up.

5. Conduct efficiency tests to ensure safety, compliance and consistency with departmental expectations.

6. Conduct operations/efficiency tests and regular safety meetings.

7. Collaborates with Transportation department and other internal IAIS customers to continually meet expectations.

8. Responsible for controlling costs to meet budget goals such as inventory management and managing other expenditures.

9. Purchasing materials to support department needs such as electrical and car components, as well as fuel and other consumable products related to freight transportation.

10. Responsible for building and grounds maintenance for the shop area.

11. Recordkeeping as required by the company and AAR/federal regulations.

12. Provides support for Chief Mechanical Officer and Assistant CMO as well as other IAIS internal departments.

13. Must be available to respond to emergency situations. Includes investigating and developing facts in connection with personal injuries, derailments and rule violations by mechanical employees.

14. Responsible for working hours as scheduled including holidays, weekends and overtime hours.

15. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Iowa Interstate Railroad Purpose and Values.

16. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned and occasional travel will be required.

Job Requirements:

Education, Licenses/Certifications and Work Experience High school graduate or equivalent. Must have previous railroad experience with at least five years' experience in locomotive and/or railcar repair. Previous supervisory experience required. Must be proficient at using a computer, including Microsoft products. Must possess a current valid driver's license and be insurable on IAIS's commercial auto policy.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Mental Requirements:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the General Code of Operating Rules, IAIS Rules, FRA and AAR regulations.

Good supervisory and leadership skills are needed to direct the workforce. Must be able to professionally express direction, decisions and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to listen carefully and keep others informed.

Must be able to inspire others to excel and demonstrate initiative and decisiveness.

Proven ability to provide direct and constructive feedback to others.

Must be able to work well under pressure. Proven ability to control emotions and take responsibility for actions.

Demonstrated ability to keep records, complete material documents, work train reports, and attend all training courses required by the railroad.

General office equipment skills, including Microsoft PC based computing. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer for spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database information.

Ability to use common sense and maintain an overall level of safety awareness when operating in the work environment.

Ability to make effective decisions when responding to changes, interruptions, and obstructions in work processes.

Flexibility to accept change and react willingly, appropriately and in a timely manner.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management, direct reports and customers (internal and external).

Physical Requirements:

Performing heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; frequently lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds. Eye-hand coordination as well as ability to grasp. Ability to climb without fear of heights. Must possess at least 20/40 distance visual acuity in each eye with or without glasses. Has the ability to distinguish color with no more than four (4) errors in a sixteen (16) plate isochromatic test. An average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40 decibels a 500 HZ, 1000 HZ and 2000 HZ, aided or unaided.

Working Conditions:

The work performed may be inside or outside and the tools and material used in the surrounding workplace, expose the incumbent to the following conditions on a regular basis; Weather, noise (from air compressors and other noisy equipment), vibrations (from power equipment), dust, pollen (seasonal exposure to ragweed and other vegetation). May be stressful at times due to work interruptions.

The job requires the individual to follow standard safety procedures, be alert, and take necessary precautions (e.g., wearing/using protective clothes and equipment) to avoid possible injuries or health problems that may result from the following: walking on irregular ground, exposure to irritants/chemicals, working around moving equipment and other types of equipment, working at heights and elevations and exposure to extreme cold and heat for periods of more than one hour.

The statements in this job description reflect the general duties as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, job requirements, physical requirements and working conditions typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Qualifications

Skills:

Required:

Ability to maintain safety awareness: Advanced

Ability to utilize computer: Advanced

Troubleshooting skills: Advanced

Professional communications: Advanced

Behaviors:

Required:

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Education:

Required: High School or better.

Preferred: Associates or better. Technical/other training or better.

Experience:

Required: 2-5 years: Supervisor role

2-5 years: Railroad car mechanical repair

Licenses & Certifications:

Required: Driver's License

Preferred: Cert Drivers License

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